Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 15
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Cotilla lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.
No luck for Rusev with that takedown attempt.
Rusev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cotilla pinned against the cage. Cotilla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Cotilla counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rusev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB#
Cotilla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rusev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cotilla has managed to get both his arms back between Rusev's legs - danger averted.
Rusev has a closed guard, preventing Cotilla from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rusev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Rusev is trying to keep Cotilla in close. #SU2#
Cotilla gets to his feet. Rusev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusev or perhaps it was just good defense by Cotilla, which made it look bad.
Rusev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cotilla avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusev is defended easily by Cotilla.
Rusev avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
A head kick from Cotilla lands but Rusev takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusev or perhaps it was just good defense by Cotilla, which made it look bad.
Nice cross by Cotilla.
Rusev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusev with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Cotilla counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rusev won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusev can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Rusev tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Cotilla decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rusev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rusev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotilla.
Rusev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cotilla tries to avoid it but Rusev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cotilla to the ground. Cotilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Cotilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusev shoots for a takedown but Cotilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cotilla scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cotilla. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cotilla feints the counter takedown.
Alexander Rusev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cotilla is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Cotilla circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Rusev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Cotilla throws Rusev to one side and escapes!
Rusev is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Rusev with that takedown attempt.
Rusev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cotilla with a jab.
Cotilla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotilla misses with an uppercut.
Rusev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cotilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rusev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Cotilla shows good takedown defense.
Rusev shoots for a double leg takedown but Cotilla sprawls well. He's pushed Rusev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Rusev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cotilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotilla works over Rusev's head and body with a nice combination.
Cotilla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cotilla lands with a kick to the temple. Rusev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#Alexander Rusev's cut is getting worse.
Rusev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev shoots in looking for a takedown. Cotilla tries to sprawl out of it but Rusev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cotilla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cotilla lands with a hook. Rusev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Cotilla throws a looping overhand right but Rusev ducks down to avoid it.
Cotilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cotilla but Cotilla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cotilla stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusev. Rusev gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Rusev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Cotilla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusev.
Rusev shoots in looking for a takedown but Cotilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rusev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotilla misses with a kick to the body.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cotilla sprawls well. Cotilla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rusev gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cotilla's waist but Cotilla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusev fails to land the takedown.
Rusev needs to keep his hands up - Cotilla had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Cotilla scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rusev shoots in but Cotilla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cotilla misses with a body shot.
Cotilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotilla misses with a double jab.
Cotilla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Alexander Rusev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cotilla's waist but Cotilla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cotilla throws a leg kick which misses Rusev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rusev tries to avoid it.
Cotilla lands a head kick!
Rusev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cotilla avoids it really well and circles away.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
A head kick misses from Cotilla.
Rusev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick from Cotilla, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Cotilla tries to sprawl but Rusev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cotilla is trying to stand. #ES2#
Cotilla pushes Rusev off and gets back to his feet.
Cotilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Cotilla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rusev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Cotilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A left and a right from Cotilla both land. Nice combination.
Rusev dives in for a single leg takedown but Cotilla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cotilla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rusev defends it well.
Cotilla stalls. #BC2#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Cotilla as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla jabs at Rusev's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotilla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cotilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rusev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cotilla digs a good hook to Rusev's body.
Cotilla connects with a leg kick.
A cross from Cotilla lands.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cotilla's waist but Cotilla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusev fails with the takedown.
Cotilla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cotilla throws out a powerful jab.
Cotilla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rusev's sensitive parts.
Cotilla lands a slapping body shot.
Cotilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotilla wants it to stay on the feet.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Rusev pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Cotilla with a jab.#ROC2#Rusev is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Alexander Rusev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Rusev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rusev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cotilla lands a big head kick that sends Rusev to the canvas! Cotilla follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Cotilla!
Our winner, Alexander Cotilla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 13
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Rusev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Highwind sprawls well initially but Rusev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rusev working over Highwind with some ground and pound. Highwind looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Highwind is looking to improve his position.
Highwind is still trying to improve position.
Rusev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rusev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev drops an elbow to the side of Highwind's head.
Highwind is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rusev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Highwind has managed to free his arm - good work.
Highwind is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rusev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Highwind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusev. #SUB#
Rusev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Highwind sees it coming and defends easily.
Highwind wants to get back to full guard.
Rusev trying to control the action but Highwind is working from the bottom.
Rusev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rusev prevents Highwind from improving his position.
Highwind has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rusev is working away from the top position though.
Highwind gets full guard.#T2#
Rusev wants to control from the top but Highwind keeps moving.
Highwind is trying to control the position but Rusev postures up.
Rusev throws a big elbow that misses.
Rusev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rusev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The strikes coming from Rusev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rusev wants to control for a moment but Highwind uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rusev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Highwind doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rusev. #SUB#
Rusev is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Highwind as he works his way to full guard. #T3#
Highwind looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Highwind trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rusev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Highwind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Highwind trying to keep a closed guard but Rusev is proving a slippery customer.
Rusev wants to pass the guard but Highwind is keeping the position.
Highwind trying to control the position here.
Rusev scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Highwind wants to get back to his feet but Rusev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rusev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Rusev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rusev is stalling in the full guard.
Highwind trying to keep a closed guard but Rusev is proving a slippery customer.
Highwind avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusev looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highwind is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rusev dives in and grabs Highwind's left leg, looking for a takedown. Highwind pushes down on Rusev's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rusev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Highwind jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Highwind displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rusev.
Highwind lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Highwind is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Highwind circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusev tries for a takedown but Highwind circles away easily
and Highwind counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Highwind defends it nicely.
Highwind swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rusev looks for a takedown but Highwind sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind jabs Rusev right on the nose. Rusev blinks but takes it well.
Alexander Rusev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Highwind's waist but Highwind gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
Rusev shoots in for a double leg but Highwind sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Highwind misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Rusev with that takedown attempt.
Rusev with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Highwind counters with a nice right hand that sends Rusev toppling to the canvas! Rusev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Highwind finish him?!#ROC2#Rusev is rocked!
Highwind lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rusev up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Highwind from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rusev's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadius Highwind!

Event: Nfld live 11
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradock as he avoids it easily.
Bradock throws out a loose jab but Rusev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradock slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bradock throws a hook but Rusev blocks it.
Bradock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradock lands a lovely overhand right.
Rusev fails to land the takedown.
Loratcho Bradock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
Rusev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bradock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rusev takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt - Bradock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Bradock. No joy for Rusev on that attempt.
Bradock misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Bradock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rusev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Bradock keeping full guard, as Rusev tries to pass.
Rusev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rusev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rusev slips nicely into half guard.
Rusev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Rusev seems to be working for a kimura but Bradock defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bradock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusev. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but Bradock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rusev to get the leverage.
Bradock is controlling Rusev's trapped leg to prevent Rusev from advancing to side control.
Rusev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rusev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bradock to regain full guard.
Bradock keeping moving, preventing Rusev from controlling successfully.
Rusev throwing strikes but missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rusev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bradock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Rusev pushing down on Bradock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rusev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rusev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rusev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bradock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bradock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bradock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradock tries to get out of the position.
Rusev throws a wild left hand from mount and Bradock manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Rusev is trying to control. Bradock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev is looking to advance position but Bradock won't allow it.
Rusev slips a nice elbow through Bradock's hands, connecting with Bradock's forehead.#T4#
Rusev winds up and cracks Bradock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rusev is keen to just control but Bradock is a slippery customer.
Bradock trying to control but Rusev postures up. #SUB2#
Rusev is working for a submission of some sort.
Rusev is looking to stall here but Bradock recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusev with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Rusev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
That's time! Bradock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rusev shoots in but Bradock avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Rusev shoots in and gets a takedown into Bradock's guard.
Rusev lands a couple of elbows.
Rusev chips away with some ground and pound.
Bradock keeping full guard, as Rusev tries to pass.
Bradock pulls Rusev in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rusev has gone for a leg lock! Bradock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rusev's guard.#REVR#
Rusev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rusev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bradock trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander Rusev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradock is really struggling to control Rusev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rusev looking to control. #SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rusev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bradock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rusev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bradock has managed to get both his arms back between Rusev's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rusev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bradock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rusev is trying to keep Bradock in close. #SUB2#
Rusev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rusev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rusev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Rusev is trying to control the position but Bradock postures up. #SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rusev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rusev working a defensive guard here.
Bradock sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Rusev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bradock preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bradock avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bradock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rusev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Bradock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rusev moves out of range as Bradock strikes.
Rusev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rusev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bradock slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rusev shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradock sprawls well. He's pushed Rusev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Bradock clinches with his opponent.
Bradock scores with a shot to the side of Rusev's head.
Bradock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bradock scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Bradock.
Bradock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradock lands a knee to the body.
Bradock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bradock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bradock.
Rusev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Rusev's cut even more.#T1#
Rusev has a couple of punches blocked by Bradock.
Bradock is struggling to control the position.
Rusev misses with a punch to the body.
Rusev working aggressively here.
Bradock lands an elbow just above Rusev 's eye.
Rusev wants to take the fight to the mat but Bradock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loratcho Bradock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rusev.
A short right from Bradock.
Rusev tries to throw a body punch but Bradock avoids it by throwing Rusev back against the cage.
Bradock lands an elbow just above Rusev 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Alexander Rusev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bradock lands an elbow just above Rusev 's eye.
Bradock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Rusev is rocked!#CUT#Alexander Rusev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Bradock drops Rusev with a big knee straight up the middle! Rusev is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rusev is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradock finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Rusev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Loratcho Bradock!
Loratcho Bradock retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Loratcho Bradock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld 23
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Rusev ducks under a wild hook from Bradock.
Rusev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rusev moves forwards but Bradock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Bradock - just one landing.
Bradock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bradock as Rusev shoots in.
We've been hearing reports that Rusev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bradock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bradock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rusev.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradock misses the target.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradock is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Bradock circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradock thuds his shin into the meat of Rusev's side.
Bradock connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rusev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Rusev gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Rusev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rusev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rusev advances nicely into full mount.
Bradock has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Bradock tries to hold on but Rusev postures up.#SUB#
Rusev has control of Bradock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bradock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bradock is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Rusev looking for a guillotine from mount but Bradock is having none of it.
Rusev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rusev wants to take Bradock's back here but Bradock is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T2#
Rusev prevents Bradock from getting the reversal.
Bradock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Rusev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rusev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bradock has passed into half guard!
Rusev is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bradock is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rusev looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Rusev wants to control but Bradock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rusev manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Rusev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradock defends well.
Bradock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rusev trying to control the position here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bradock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bradock trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bradock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rusev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bradock has managed to get both his arms back between Rusev's legs - danger averted.
Rusev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bradock avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rusev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bradock defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loratcho Bradock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rusev avoids the head kick by Bradock.
Bradock connects with a right hand. Rusev shakes it off.
Rusev closes the distance and clinches up with Bradock, looking for a takedown. Rusev pushes Bradock against the cage but Bradock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradock is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Bradock circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusev manages to avoid it.
Bradock throws a looping overhand right but Rusev ducks down to avoid it.
Rusev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rusev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradock tries to bum rush Rusev with a series of wild strikes but Rusev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradock is looking to slow Rusev down with leg kicks.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradock is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Bradock circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rusev will feel that in the morning.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Bradock takes the fight into the clinch.
Bradock lands a hook that snaps the head of Rusev backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradock lands a left hand.
Bradock slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradock.
A shot in the inside from Bradock.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bradock.
Bradock lands a good knee to the midsection. Rusev won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rusev up against the cage.
Rusev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradock's elbow.
Rusev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradock slowing the pace effectively.
Rusev trying to control the position but instead, Bradock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rusev into the cage.
Rusev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bradock looking to throw knees to the head but Rusev is blocking nicely.
Rusev is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradock has double underhooks.
Bradock lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Bradock blocks a body shot from Rusev.
Bradock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rusev tries a body shot but Bradock blocks it.
Rusev tries a body shot but Bradock blocks it.
Rusev working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradock.
Bradock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rusev's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bradock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rusev's defenses. #CUT2#Alexander Rusev's cut is getting worse.
Bradock scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rusev.
Bradock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bradock working Rusev over with knees to the body.
Bradock slowing the pace effectively.
Rusev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rusev takes an elbow to the temple.
Bradock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rusev's face. #CUT2#Alexander Rusev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Rusev is trying to maintain a safe position but Bradock gets an underhook and turns Rusev into the cage.
Bradock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bradock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bradock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rusev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rusev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rusev being controlled against the cage.
Bradock crunches a lovely knee into Rusev's ribcage.
Bradock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rusev's face.
Bradock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bradock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rusev's defenses. #ROC2#Rusev is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Alexander Rusev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Rusev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Loratcho Bradock!
Loratcho Bradock is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Loratcho Bradock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld 22
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Whang misses.
Whang lands a really nice looking cross but Rusev seems unphased.
A slow jab from Whang misses its intended target. #TD#
Whang tries to sprawl but Rusev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Whang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rusev trying to control the action but Whang is working from the bottom.
Rusev wants to pass the guard but Whang is defending well. #SUB#
Rusev wants to work for an arm triangle but Whang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rusev tries to pass to full mount but Whang defends it.
Whang is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whang keeps working.
Whang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whang trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Rusev is trying for a kimura here. Whang looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rusev wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rusev!
Alexander Rusev retains his light heavyweight title!
Alexander Rusev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 21
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Rusev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusev wants to control but Faulk is keeping him busy.
Faulk prevents Rusev from improving position.
Faulk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rusev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Faulk! #SUB2#
Rusev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Faulk is surviving well by controlling Rusev's body position as best he can.
Faulk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rusev won't let Faulk get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Faulk is desperately trying to improve his position but Rusev has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev takes Faulk's back.
Rusev trying to control.#SUB2#
Rusev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB2#
Rusev is looking for the choke from the back position but Faulk is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Rusev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Faulk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Rusev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Faulk is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Faulk is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Faulk wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rusev is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Rusev looking to break Faulk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Faulk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rusev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Faulk trying to get back to his feet but Rusev is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Rusev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Faulk is defending well though. Rusev let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Rusev is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Faulk has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rusev has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Faulk taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rusev doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Rusev!
Alexander Rusev is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Alexander Rusev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 20
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Rusev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rusev's head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.#TD#
Rusev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rusev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ragnarsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rusev trying to control the action but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Rusev is very close to passing his half guard.
Rusev trying to pass the guard but Ragnarsson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rusev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ragnarsson defend it? Rusev steps over the head and cranks it - Ragnarsson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rusev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rusev!
An out of breath Alexander Rusev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Rusev throws a good cross that connects.
Rusev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rusev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coppola circles away.
Alexander Rusev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusev connects with a nice looking jab.
Coppola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rusev lands with a hook. Coppola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusev punishes Coppola's body with a nice straight punch.
Rusev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coppola.
No joy there for Rusev, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Rusev looks to throw the jab but Coppola is out of range.
Coppola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rusev defends it well.
Rusev avoids the head kick by Coppola.
Rusev lands with a hook. Coppola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rusev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rusev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rusev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rusev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coppola.
Coppola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusev throws a jab but it's blocked by Coppola.
A slow jab from Rusev misses its intended target.
Coppola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rusev. #TD#
Rusev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coppola sprawls well initially but Rusev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rusev pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusev passes to side control. #SUB#
Rusev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coppola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rusev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coppola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coppola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Rusev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coppola tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB#
Rusev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coppola tries to escape but Rusev is in control.
Coppola is not content to let Rusev control the position.
Rusev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rusev controlling his opponent.
Coppola is squirming around, avoiding Rusev's attempts to control the action.
Rusev controlling from mount.
Coppola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rusev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coppola sees it coming and defends easily.
Rusev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coppola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rusev trying to mount his opponent but Coppola defends it.
Coppola is not content to let Rusev control the position.
Rusev wants to pass the guard but Coppola is defending well. #SUB2#
Coppola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coppola defends it well.
Rusev moves into full mount! Coppola won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rusev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Coppola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rusev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rusev trying to control the position here.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving. #SUB#
Rusev working for a triangle but Coppola defends it easily. #SUB#
Rusev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coppola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Coppola drops back looking for a leg! Rusev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rusev manages to kick Coppola off! Coppola jumps back into Rusev's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rusev is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rusev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rusev has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Rusev stays in close to Coppola's body and controls the position.
Rusev forces his way into half guard.
Rusev is pressing down on Coppola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coppola is holding on for now.
Coppola is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Rusev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coppola defends it well.
Rusev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Coppola regains half guard.
Rusev uses his free foot to push down on Coppola's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coppola.
Coppola is looking to get to half guard.
Alexander Rusev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rusev tries to control but Coppola wriggling away.
Rusev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rusev trying to control but Coppola is having none of it. #T3#
Coppola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coppola tries to hold on but Rusev postures up.#SUB#
Coppola is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Rusev locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Coppola is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Rusev!
Alexander Rusev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Rusev back into the cage.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rusev tries to break the clinch but Anstey is controlling the position.
Anstey stalling the fight. #BC#
Anstey breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rusev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anstey.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.#TD#
Anstey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rusev's guard.
Anstey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Rusev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rusev working for submissions but it's allowed Anstey to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Rusev's head. #T1#
Rusev is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rusev trying to control here.
Anstey tries to pass to full mount but Rusev defends it.
Anstey working over Rusev with some ground and pound. Rusev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rusev trying to control here.
Anstey working over Rusev with some ground and pound. Rusev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rusev wants to sweep but Anstey has passed to side control!
Rusev tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rusev down.
Anstey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rusev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rusev is not content to let Anstey control the position. #T2#
Rusev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rusev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rusev is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anstey working over Rusev with some ground and pound. Rusev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anstey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rusev is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Rusev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anstey pulls his head out easily.
Rusev gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rusev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anstey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anstey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anstey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rusev working for a triangle but Anstey defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rusev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anstey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anstey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Rusev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rusev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anstey has passed into half guard!
Anstey is nestled in close to Rusev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rusev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rusev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rusev looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey works over Rusev's head and body with a nice combination.
Rusev looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
As Rusev looks to move away, Anstey throws a big counter combo but Rusev just gets out of the way.
Anstey misses with the combination.
A big right from Rusev misses.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Rusev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anstey did well to prevent Rusev getting side control.
Rusev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey is not content to let Rusev control the position.
Rusev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusev can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rusev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rusev is looking to work his way around to Anstey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Anstey tries to lock up and control but Rusev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey really wants to buck Rusev off and get back to his feet.
Rusev fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anstey has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anstey! #SUB2#
Rusev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anstey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
Rusev controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rusev has his foot on Anstey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anstey works his way back into a safe position though.
Rusev is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rusev's guard.
Rusev is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Anstey is pushing down on Rusev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rusev is fighting to maintain full guard but Anstey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anstey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rusev trying to control here.
Rusev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Rusev is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rusev trying to get back to full guard but Anstey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rusev can't escape the position.
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Rusev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rusev regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anstey connects with a nice short shot to Rusev's temple. #CUT#The cut above Alexander Rusev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rusev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anstey cracks Rusev with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Rusev misses with a body shot. #TD#
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rusev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anstey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anstey is trying to control the action in half guard but Rusev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rusev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anstey won't allow Rusev to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusev's head.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Rusev trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rusev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rusev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Rusev keeps trying to improve his position.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Rusev isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Rusev wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Rusev slips nicely into half guard.
Anstey tries to kick Rusev off but Rusev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Rusev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anstey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rusev. #SUB2#
Rusev seems to be working for a kimura but Anstey defends the submission attempt.
Rusev stops Anstey from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Rusev trying to mount his opponent but Anstey defends it.
Anstey pushes Rusev off looking to stand but Rusev dives back in and keeps control.
Rusev tries to pass to full mount but Anstey defends it.
Anstey is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rusev throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Rusev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rusev just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Anstey misses. #TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rusev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rusev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Rusev tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Rusev moves into full guard.
Rusev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rusev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rusev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Rusev being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusev keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Corwin Anstey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Rusev saw that one coming.
Rusev feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Anstey rushes Rusev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rusev has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey slowing the pace effectively.
Anstey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anstey seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Anstey is trying to trip Rusev. He has hold of a leg but Rusev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anstey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rusev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard. #REVB##T1#
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Rusev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rusev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anstey dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusev's head.
Anstey trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.
Rusev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Rusev.
Rusev has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Rusev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rusev looking to control.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Rusev is keeping the position.
Anstey is working Rusev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rusev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rusev, not yet.
Rusev looking to control but Anstey passes into half guard.
Rusev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Anstey is working Rusev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rusev looking to control. #SUB2#
Rusev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anstey escapes and throws Rusev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Rusev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anstey lands some shots froms side control.
Anstey lands a few punches from side control.#CUT#Alexander Rusev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Rusev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corwin Anstey!
A very excited looking Corwin Anstey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld 14
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot.
Rusev looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Rusev up against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rusev backwards. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.
Rusev tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Rusev doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Rusev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Rusev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Rusev throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rusev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rusev is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rusev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rusev's guard.#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Rusev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith postures up.
Smith wanted to stand there but Rusev had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rusev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Rusev is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Rusev pushes him off.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Rusev throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Rusev in a clinch.
Rusev tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rusev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Rusev avoiding damage.
Rusev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #ROC#Rusev is rocked!
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Rusev avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Rusev is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rusev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Rusev's cut even more.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Rusev! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
Rob Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Nfld FN 2
Date: Apr 21, 2022

#R1#
Barns is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it. #TD#
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barns wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Barns wants to control the action here but instead Martinez manages to pass to full mount!
Barns is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
Barns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez content just to control the position here.
Barns wants to control but Martinez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Martinez looking to isolate an arm here. Barns doesn't see it coming and as Martinez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Martinez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Martinez!
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Martinez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Reeves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reeves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reeves throws out a loose jab but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Reeves takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reeves swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
Reeves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.#TD2#
Martinez tries to sprawl but Reeves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martinez regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reeves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Martinez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Reeves rolls with it to try and escape but Martinez cranks on the arm and Reeves is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Martinez!
Joshua Martinez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Struja Jr darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Struja Jr slows down the pace here.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Struja Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Struja Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Struja Jr moves away and avoids it.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Struja Jr rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Struja Jr has Martinez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Struja Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Martinez tumbling to the mat - Struja Jr dives into Martinez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Martinez working for a triangle but Struja Jr defends it easily. #T1#
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Martinez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Struja Jr has his hands clasped together but Martinez extends and breaks Struja Jr's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Martinez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Martinez!
Joshua Martinez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Kurosaki misses #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Kurosaki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Martinez passes into half guard.
Martinez controlling the action here.
Martinez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Martinez is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kurosaki is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Martinez!
Joshua Martinez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TK 12: Vipunen
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Okoro dodges the punch combination from Martinez. #CL#
Okoro has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udonis Okoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Okoro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martinez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Okoro moved out of range nicely.
Okoro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okoro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okoro throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoro is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez throws a hook but Okoro blocks it.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoro misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Okoro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okoro in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.
Okoro throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Okoro forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Martinez with the counter takedown but Okoro avoids it easily.#CL#
Okoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okoro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez is trying to maintain a safe position but Okoro gets an underhook and turns Martinez into the cage.
Okoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. #BC#
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Okoro lands but Martinez takes it in his stride.
Okoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinez throws out the jab. #CL#
Okoro takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoro lands a left hand.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoro.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Okoro has him pressed against the cage.
Okoro prevents Martinez from breaking the clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Okoro won't allow it.
Udonis Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Martinez.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Okoro is controlling him.
Okoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
Okoro lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martinez trying to control the position but instead, Okoro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinez into the cage.#BC#
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot. #T3##CL#
Okoro darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Okoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Okoro lands an uppercut.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoro's elbow.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Okoro won't allow it. #BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Okoro thumps Martinez with a low kick.
Martinez throws the left hand but Okoro avoids the punch easily.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez clobbers Okoro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Okoro gets a clinch.
Martinez taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okoro. #BC#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Okoro closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Okoro.
Okoro gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Martinez loads up on a big right hand but Okoro slips the punch.
Okoro misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Okoro's head coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez misses with a hook
and Okoro counters with a series of strikes. Martinez will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Okoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Okoro pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Okoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. #BC#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okoro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Okoro clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Okoro forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Udonis Okoro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Okoro throws a series of strikes that have Martinez backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Joshua Martinez has been cut.
Okoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Martinez misses with a straight left.
Okoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Martinez lands a nice shot that snaps Okoro's head back.
Martinez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okoro has time to react.
Danga de danga de dang - Okoro scores with a four punch combination!
Okoro slips under a jab.
Martinez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoro throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Okoro wriggles free and stands up.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okoro connects with a body shot that sends Martinez's belly button to the back.
Okoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okoro moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Okoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoro misses with a head kick.
Udonis Okoro is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Okoro clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okoro avoids the body shot from Martinez. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Okoro.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martinez just manages to avoid it.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez tests Okoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okoro wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez throws a hook but Okoro avoids it easily.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Udonis Okoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Martinez lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Okoro instigates a clinch.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Okoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Martinez misses with a hook.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Okoro is out of range.
Okoro tries to counter by clinching up but Martinez breaks away and moves out of range.
Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Okoro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Okoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.#CL#
Okoro darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez is trying to maintain a safe position but Okoro gets an underhook and turns Martinez into the cage.
Okoro pushes Martinez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoro lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Okoro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Martinez takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okoro lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Okoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Okoro moved out of range nicely.
Okoro misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Okoro moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Okoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Okoro takes the fight into the clinch.
Okoro lands with a light punch inside.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Okoro avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage. #T4#
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
Okoro lands with a short shot to the head.
Okoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Okoro breaks from the clinch.
Okoro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Okoro closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okoro.
Okoro lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoro.
Udonis Okoro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Okoro gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okoro scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head. #BC#
Okoro manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Okoro, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Udonis Okoro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Martinez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Okoro moves into the clinch successfully.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okoro.
Okoro lands an uppercut.#BC#
Okoro manages to break the clinch.
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Okoro's head but Okoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okoro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Okoro dodges the punch combination from Martinez. #CL#
Okoro closes the distance and clinches.
Okoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez lands with a left to the head.
Martinez is trying to force a seperation but Okoro has the dominant position.
Okoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okoro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinez. #BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Okoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Martinez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Okoro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez throws a hook but Okoro avoids it easily.
Okoro is looking to counter the offense by Martinez and move into the clinch.
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Okoro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Okoro.
Okoro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoro.
Okoro is looking to wear down Martinez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okoro slips a jab from Martinez.
Okoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Okoro gets a clinch. #BC#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.#CL#
Okoro moves into the clinch.#BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okoro. #T2#
Okoro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Okoro has managed to clinch.
Okoro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoro.#BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Okoro.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okoro. #CL#
Okoro takes the fight into the clinch.
Okoro lands a right hand.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Okoro lands with a short shot to the head.
Okoro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoro.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Okoro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Okoro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Okoro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoro scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Okoro rushes Martinez and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Okoro on the inside.
Okoro lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Martinez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Okoro has one foot on Martinez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoro ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Okoro.
Okoro scores with a leg kick.
Martinez looks to land a right hand but Okoro moved out of range.
Okoro half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Okoro tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Okoro instigates a clinch.
Martinez tries a body shot but Okoro blocks it.
Okoro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okoro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez is trying to force a seperation but Okoro has the dominant position.#BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okoro throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Okoro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Okoro forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Okoro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoro blocks a jab.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Udonis Okoro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Okoro moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Udonis Okoro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okoro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Udonis Okoro!

Event: TK 9: Pohjola
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Martinez misses.
Martinez misses the jab.
Buffay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buffay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
Buffay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Buffay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Martinez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Greedy Fight School. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Buffay stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martinez holds on and takes a little breather.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buffay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Buffay is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Martinez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Buffay is looking to defend but Martinez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Buffay! Martinez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Buffay taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Martinez!

Event: TK 6: Louhi
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Piper forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez wants to stall.
Martinez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martinez trying to stall but Piper improves his position.
Piper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piper lands a nice uppercut.
Piper has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Piper avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piper blocks a body shot from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Martinez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piper walks away with a smile on his face. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Piper with a jab.
Piper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1##CL2#
Piper moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Piper.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Piper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinez.
Piper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Piper.
A head punch on the inside from Piper fails to land.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Piper controls the action. #TD2#
Piper turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Piper manages to end up in side control.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
Martinez tries to buck Piper off but Piper is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Piper's best efforts.
Piper stalling.
Let's hope that Piper has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Martinez trying to control but Piper postures up.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez wants to control but Piper is keeping busy. #T3#
Piper slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piper prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Martinez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez is adopting a defensive guard.#T4##SUB#
Martinez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Piper is defending well. Martinez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Piper has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Martinez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Martinez!

Event: TK 3: Lemminkäinen
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Martinez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rudabaugh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Martinez decides to stand back up.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rudabaugh tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rudabaugh to the ground. Rudabaugh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rudabaugh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rudabaugh dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Rudabaugh 's head and hops out.
Rudabaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rudabaugh lands a really nice looking cross but Martinez seems unphased.
Rudabaugh fails to land the takedown.
Rudabaugh misses with a takedown attempt - Martinez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Rudabaugh . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Rudabaugh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Martinez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Rudabaugh throws a sloppy strike and Martinez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rudabaugh is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Martinez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Martinez!

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